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YE12 YMC

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2024 81,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake exss travel

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,551 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/slight movement

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,037 miles

Inspection service light on requires service

Fail 24 May 2018 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inspection service light on requires service

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 33,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level on minimum

both rear tyres have age related cracking 165/70R14

Pass 23 May 2016 26,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,835 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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YE12 YMC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE12 YMC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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